BBP402 Citriculture 2

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
GARDEN PLANTS PR.
Code BBP402
Name Citriculture 2
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. TURGUT YEŞİLOĞLU (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. BİLGE YILMAZ (Bahar) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.)


Course Goal / Objective

Teaching morphology, biology and physiology of citrus, new citrus varieties in the world and Turkey and ecological requirements, modern citrus growing techniques (irrigation, fertilization, frost protection methods, etc.), citrus nursery, propagation methods, mainly used citrus rootstocks, orchard establishment

Course Content

Morphology, biology and physiology of citrus, new citrus varieties in the world and Turkey and ecological requirements, modern citrus growing techniques (irrigation, fertilization, frost protection methods, etc.), citrus nursery, propagation methods, mainly used citrus rootstocks, orchard establishment

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Compares citrus genera, species and varieties in terms of morphology, physiological and biological aspects.
LO02 Explains the climate zones where citrus fruits grow and interprets their ecological requirements.
LO03 Compares and interprets the ecological demands of citrus species and varieties.
LO04 Defines propagation methods and can explains nursery.
LO05 Defines the rootstocks used in the world and in Turkey and their characteristics.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering 4
PLO02 - To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects 5
PLO03 - To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture 4
PLO04 - Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches 5
PLO05 - To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals 5
PLO06 - Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties 5
PLO07 - Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture 1
PLO08 - Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture 3
PLO09 - Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture 5
PLO10 - Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying 3
PLO11 - Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions 3
PLO12 - Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society 4
PLO13 - Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. 3
PLO14 - Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Morphology and biology of citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture
2 Physiology of citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture
3 Climate zones and conditions of the worlds citrus produced areas. Citrus species avaible for cultivation in those climate zones Reading of the papers about the lecture
4 Ecological requirements and conditions of citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture
5 Factors affect citrus fruit yield and quality Reading of the papers about the lecture
6 Citrus Propagation Methods Reading of the papers about the lecture
7 Nursery in Citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading of the papers about the lecture
9 Citrus prunning techniques Reading of the papers about the lecture
10 Prunning in citrus (types of prunning, times of prunning, special requirements of prunning, mechanical prunning method( Reading of the papers about the lecture
11 Time and method of leaf sampling for the proper fertilization program. Functions of nutrient elements and deficiency symptoms in citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture
12 Irrigation in Citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture
13 Soil management in Citrus (soil agitation methods, most commonly used techniques in the world and Turkey) Reading of the papers about the lecture
14 Citrus fruit disorders Reading of the papers about the lecture
15 Freeze damage and frost protection methods in Citrus Reading of the papers about the lecture
16 Term Exams Reading of the papers about the lecture
17 Term Exams Reading of the papers about the lecture


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 20
1. Final Exam - 80
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 22.04.2025 12:42